Tso Karत्सो कार
A salt lake on the Changthang plateau with wildlife.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereChangthang, Ladakh
Changthang plateau
Changthang plateau
Best time to visit1 June to 15 September
Good seasonsSummer (March to May), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyDifficult
Height4530 m above sea level
Time needed1 to 2 days
Base and nearbyThukje, Nyoma
EntryPermit from the Leh administration
About Tso Kar
A salt lake on the Changthang plateau, known for its white salt crust and its birds, and a Ramsar wetland. The Tso Kar basin is home to the kiang, the wild ass of the plateau, Tibetan gazelle and black necked cranes. A drive from Leh on the Manali highway and then Thukje takes about 5 hours, and visitors need a permit.
What to see and do
- Salt lake on the plateau
- Kiang and Tibetan gazelle
- Black necked crane
- Camps near Thukje
- Permit needed
Part of Ladakh and Karakoram.
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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